The document discusses different types of shots used in filmmaking including close-up, medium, long, extreme close-up, two-shot, over-the-shoulder, and point of view shots. It also covers different camera angles such as high, low, eye-level, and slanted shots. Finally, it discusses different types of camera movement including zoom, track, pan, and tilt shots.

1. Shot Research: Shot Types
Close-up shot of the character’s face to
show facial expressions and emotions.
Close-up:
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Medium:
Long:
Extreme close-up:
Extreme close-up shot shows extreme
detail in a particular facial feature.
Medium shot from the
waist up to show more
of the character and
the background.
Long shot showing more of the
background to emphasise the
situation or setting that the
character is in.
Two-shot:
Two-shot showing
two characters,
similar to a medium
shot.

2. Shot Research: Shot Types
Over-the-shoulder shot that mainly shows
one character over the shoulder of
another, often used with motivated cuts.
Over-the-shoulder:
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Point of view:
Point of view shot from the perspective of
the character.
Aerial:
Aerial shots that show a large area
from above in order to set the
scene, usually of a larger and well
known town or city.

3. Shot Research: Shot Angles
High camera
angle,
making the
subject
appear less
powerful.
High:
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Low:
Low camera angle to
show the character in
a position of power
and dominance.
Eye-level:
Eye-level camera angle showing
the average, typical perspective
of everyday life.
Slanted:
Slanted or
tilted
camera angle
creates a
distorted yet
dramatic
effect

4. Shot Research: Shot Movement
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Zoom:
Track:
Tilt:
Pan:
A zoom is the magnification of a
camera shot, either making things
seem closer or further away, by
adjusting the focus of the camera
lens.
A tracking shot is a camera movement
that follows the transition of the subject
person or object. This can be done using
tracks, in contrast to a pan, which is
taken from a fixed tripod.
A pan is the horizontal movement of
a camera, usually on a tripod, which
tracks the subject person or object.
This shot is taken from one fixed
position, unlike a tracking shot.
A tilt shot is the camera rotating
diagonally. This shot can be done
handheld or with a tripod.